Thursday, July 1, 2010

The fish tank

My husband likened my belly to a fish tank the other day. You know how the signs on the tanks in the pet store say, "Please don't tap the glass"? That's what he likes to tell me when I rub or push on my little guy. It cracks me up since he likes to say it in a very stern authoritative voice. Mostly, I like it because I see my him start to show more of his interest in our little guy. His way of dealing with a potential loss is to not celebrate until we have that wailing baby in our arms. So while he obviously has interest, he doesn't express it as much as I do. I swear he things that I'm going to hurt the little guy because he also likes to pipe up with "abuse!" when I poke my belly. Silly man. I love him so much.
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Today I finally got cleared to make an appointment at the hospital with the OB clinic here. Despite my hatred of making phone calls, I promptly called this morning because I really want to hear him since it's been a month! After that, I headed over to Air Force side of the joint base where the hospital is located. Looking at the hospital from the outside, I wanted to cheer and turn cartwheels.  It seems like the Army hospital facilities I have seen are clean and functioning, but not that nice. This hospital looks brand new and well spaced out which gives me hope that the delivery area will be nice! Of course, I had to fill out a ton of paperwork and then find out they don't have any appointments until July 27th. Seriously? With the Army, they would usually just look at me after saying this like it is my problem. However, the nice Air Force member, took the initiative to say that waiting that long would not work. I obviously agreed and pointed out that I am high risk with my lovely blood pressure and infertility. Hopefully I'll hear back from her as promised with an appointment. It left me feeling so hopeful that this might be a good experience to bring my son into the world.
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On my drive over to the hospital, I got a very serious lecture from Fairyeggs that we are taking far too long to name our son. Over dinner my hubby and I were talking about this and laughing so we finally talked about a few names. He even pulled out his phone to retrieve the list I emailed him a few days ago (I am such a dork). I think one may have stuck, but we're going to mull it over. . . haha FE and Auntie D!
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There has been much angst over the house as we have been working through an issue with the builder and the home owner association. It's been a roller coaster, and I hope we're almost to the end of the ride!

That's it for my thoughts from all over the place.

xoxo

9 comments:

  1. Glad you're having a good experience w/ the hospital so far - here's hoping it continues! :0)

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  2. Ohhh, a new looking hospital sounds great!!!

    And I just love the fish tank comparison, its so cute!!!!! And so lovely that your DH is starting to bond with the little papaya.

    Good luck with the name choosing, I can imagine that it must be so hard to find the perfect one, but I'm told that you will just *know* when you find the perfect one. xx

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  3. glad the hospital was a good experience

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  4. The fish tank story, too funny! Glad the new hospital looks good. Cant wait to hear the little guys name!

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  5. Thanks little sister for sending me a message just to torment me. I'm soooo happy the bro-in-law actually was considering something. I can't wait to hear my nephew's odd and most especially unique name!!!!

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  6. LOL. Great comparision:) So glad you are sounding better and happy and fish bowl-y.

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  7. I'm glad to read you got to Alaska safe and sound. I can't wait to read more about the little guy and how he is doing. I am glad your hospital sounds good (I can't imagine on top of everything else switching hospitals/dr's halfway through your pregnancy!) I hope everything works out on the housing front.

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  8. Jeni, that is so cute about the protective comments about tapping and poking! Pete was the same way, and I had the same delighted response when he started to get protective. (He would warn me about what I could be poking... :)) So glad to hear the hospital looks so nice and, more importantly, that you are doing so well! Keep up the great work! :) xoxo

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  9. You should tell the air force member that you fish need checking into and you cant leave fish in the fish tank unmonitored... good to hear things are going well if not a bit hectic

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